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 Egypt's Minister of Petroleum Tarek Al-Molla on Friday said nine new agreements, valued at more than $1 billion, were signed with local and international companies for the exploration of oil and natural gas. — Courtesy WAM
Egypt signs $1bn oil, gas exploration deals
CAIRO — Egypt's Minister of Petroleum Tarek Al-Molla on Friday said nine new agreements, valued at more than $1 billion, were signed with local and international companies for the exploration of oil and natural gas. The exploration will cover regions in the east and west of the Mediterranean Sea and regional waters of the Red Sea with six large companies for drilling 17 wells, the minister said in a statement. "Egypt seeks luring new international investments in gas and oil exploration, and concluding deals with big companies as a priority," he added. He noted that developing many items of the oil deals has contributed a lot to boost the competitiveness of Egypt as an attractive destination for investments amid stable economic conditions and reform. The nine deals are...
January 02, 2021

Egypt signs $1bn oil, gas exploration deals

Kuwait recorded on Friday 285 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 150,869. — Couresty photo
Kuwait sees 285 new COVID-19 cases, 260 recoveries, 2 deaths
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait recorded on Friday 285 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 150,869, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.The ministry also announced two more deaths due to complications caused by the deadly virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 936.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 3,156 active cases in the country out of which 46 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 4,161 swab tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 1,258,993, Dr. Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total of 260 more patients have recovered...
January 01, 2021

Kuwait sees 285 new COVID-19 cases, 260 recoveries, 2 deaths

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has stepped up its efforts to renovate the Aden International Airport which was hit on Wednesday by a terrorist attack carried by Iran-backed Houthi militia. — SPA photos
SDRPY steps up efforts to repair Aden airport hit by terror attack
Saudi Gazette reportADEN — The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has stepped up its efforts to renovate the Aden International Airport which was hit on Wednesday by a terrorist attack carried by Iran-backed Houthi militia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.The SDRPY has formed a team in coordination with the Yemeni government, local authorities to repair the airport following the attack that took place moments after members of the new Yemeni government arrived in the interim capital.An engineering team affiliated with the SDRPY comprising contractors, consultants, and technical experts was immediately dispatched to the explosion site to assess the damage caused by the bombings to the airport building, which is the second-largest airport in the country...
January 01, 2021

SDRPY steps up efforts to repair Aden airport hit by terror attack

A criminal court in Bahrain has handed down a one-year jail term and a fine of 5,000 Bahraini dirhams (SR50,000 approximately) against a suspect who failed to implement the mandatory precautionary health measures related to restaurants and sheesha cafés.
Man gets 1-year jail, SR50,000 fine for violating coronavirus rules in Bahrain
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — A criminal court in Bahrain has handed down a one-year jail term and a fine of 5,000 Bahraini dirhams (SR50,000 approximately) against a suspect who failed to implement the mandatory precautionary health measures related to restaurants and sheesha cafés, the Bahrain News Agency reported on Friday. The defendant was referred to the court for exceeding the tolerated number at gatherings, and non-commitment to the health measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic.Meanwhile, the chief prosecutor at the ministries’ prosecution in Bahrain announced that the public prosecution has received 13 notifications from the Public Health Directorate at the Ministry of Health, reporting the violations of a number of restaurants and cafés of the precautionary health...
January 01, 2021

Man gets 1-year jail, SR50,000 fine for violating coronavirus rules in Bahrain

ITC confirmed the use of 4 toll gates on the bridges leading to Abu Dhabi city, namely Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Bridge, Al Maqta Bridge, and Mussafah Bridge. A fee of 4 dirhams will be charged each time a vehicle crosses any of the mentioned gates during peak hours from Saturday to Thursday (from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m, and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m). — WAM photo
Abu Dhabi rolls out road toll system from Saturday
ABU DHABI — The Integrated Traffic Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi urged the owners of private and establishment vehicles registered in the emirate who have yet to register in the ‘DARB’ toll system to create an account on the ‘DARB’ toll system, activate it, and register their vehicles before Jan. 2, 2021, the date set for activating the system.The ITC also stated that vehicle owners can register through the ‘DARB’ Toll system’s website https://darb.itc.gov.ae or the smart application, "DARB," pointing to the ease and speed with which a vehicle owner can create an account, register their vehicles, and top-up their wallet. Around 200,000 accounts have been registered and activated in the ‘DARB’ Toll system by...
January 01, 2021

Abu Dhabi rolls out road toll system from Saturday

The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 1,856 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 209,678. — WAM photo
UAE breaks daily record for new COVID-19 cases 3 times in 3 days
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 1,856 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 209,678, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced two more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 671.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 145,163 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry.In the statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus...
January 01, 2021

UAE breaks daily record for new COVID-19 cases 3 times in 3 days

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed on Thursday his commitment to a just and comprehensive peace based on the resolutions of the international community and the Arab Peace Initiative, the Palestinian news agency, Wafa, reported. — Courtesy photo
Abbas reaffirms commitment to just and comprehensive peace
RAMALLAH — Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed on Thursday his commitment to a just and comprehensive peace based on the resolutions of the international community and the Arab Peace Initiative, the Palestinian news agency, Wafa, reported. Abbas also reiterated his call for an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. Speaking on the 56th anniversary of the launch of the contemporary Palestinian Revolution and Fatah Movement, the Palestinian leader said in a televised speech aired via Palestine TV that the Palestinian leadership remains committed to a just solution of the refugee issue UN General Assembly resolution. He said on this occasion that the Palestinian leadership will continue to work to release the Palestinian political prisoners languishing in...
January 01, 2021

Abbas reaffirms commitment to just and comprehensive peace

 The coronavirus vaccine developed by the Chinese pharmaceutical company, Sinopharm, is now available at all medical centers in the United Arab Emirates, the country's health ministry announced on Thursday. — WAM photo
Chinese coronavirus vaccine available at all UAE health centers
ABU DHABI — The coronavirus vaccine developed by the Chinese pharmaceutical company, Sinopharm, is now available at all medical centers in the United Arab Emirates, the country's health ministry announced on Thursday.Citizens and residents over the age of 18 years can take the jab. The vaccine is especially important for the elderly and those with chronic diseases, the ministry said."Due to the vulnerability of senior citizens with chronic diseases, and in order to preserve their health and safety, the ministry will provide them with priority health services," the ministry added.The vaccine is offered in two doses: The first is given after some medical tests and assessments, and the second is given 21 to 28 days later.The vaccine requires two doses. The first dose is taken...
December 31, 2020

Chinese coronavirus vaccine available at all UAE health centers

The execution of an Iranian man for a crime allegedly committed when he was 16 years old has been condemned by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and raised concerns over violations of his right to a fair trial. — Courtesy photo
UN condemns Iran over 'juvenile execution'
GENEVA — The execution of an Iranian man for a crime allegedly committed when he was 16 years old has been condemned by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and raised concerns over violations of his right to a fair trial. In a statement on Thursday, OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani pointed out that the execution of Mohammad Hassan Rezaiee was the fourth confirmed for a child offender this year and urged Iran to end the "appalling practice". Despite the fact that the execution of child offenders is categorically prohibited under international law, Rezaiee’s execution took place in Iran in the early morning. The statement noted that UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet strongly condemned the execution and expressed dismay that it was carried out in spite...
December 31, 2020

UN condemns Iran over 'juvenile execution'

Kuwait recorded on Thursday 286 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 150,584. — Courtesy photo
Kuwait's COVID-19 cases jump to 150,584 with 286 infections
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait recorded on Thursday 286 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 150,584, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.The ministry also announced one more death due to complications caused by the deadly virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 934.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 3,133 active cases in the country out of which 47 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 3,289 swab tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 1,254,832, Dr. Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total of 233 more patients have...
December 31, 2020

Kuwait's COVID-19 cases jump to 150,584 with 286 infections

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